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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /721 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

Another cool down is then forecasted for the remainder of the 
work week. High temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing
Thursday and Friday. Medium to high chances for accumulating snow
will cross the region from northwest to southeast Wednesday night
through Thursday, with a continued cool and active pattern into 
the weekend. For Saturday through Sunday, snow is likely for most 
locations.

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CLAY County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For CLAY County
1000 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BROOKINGS      CLEAR     32  11  41 S10       29.88F WCI  24 TC   0   
CHAMBERLAIN    CLEAR     38  16  40 SW9       29.87F TC   3           
HURON          CLEAR     38  10  31 S12       29.85F TC   3           
MITCHELL       CLEAR     36   9  32 SE10      29.90F TC   2           
SIOUX FALLS    PTCLDY    39   8  27 S10       29.93F TC   4           
WINNER         CLEAR     47  19  33 S12       29.89F TC   8           
YANKTON        CLEAR     39   6  25 S7        29.94F TC   4           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Monday March 18, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 37 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 8 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the south at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 42 degrees at MITCHELL. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CLAY County,SD

653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday through Sunday.

High to very high fire danger will continue Tuesday afternoon and
early evening.

A low chance of snow develops Thursday through Thursday night. Snow 
accumulations are more likely north of the Interstate 90 corridor
with very little, if any, snow accumulations expected further south.

Chances for precipitation return Saturday through early next week. 
Low confidence in details regarding exact timing and rain or snow 
amounts for any given day. However confidence is increasing that we 
will see multiple days of precipitation with periods of rain, wintry
mix, and/or snow. Continue to check the latest forecast for the most
up to date information.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CLAY County, SD
944 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Clear and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 20 mph.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northeast around 10 mph after midnight.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds around 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of snow. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain likely in the evening. Snow likely. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

MONDAY
Rain and snow likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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                   MAR 24-28 MAR 26-APR 1    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Below        Below      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1925...
The great "Tri-State Tornado" occurred, the most deadly tornado in U.S.
history. The tornado claimed 695 lives (including 234 at Murphysboro IL and
148 at West Frankfort IL), and caused seventeen million dollars property
damage. It cut a swath of destruction 219 miles long and as much as a mile
wide from east central Missouri to southern Indiana between 1 PM and 4 PM.
The tornado leveled a school in West Frankfort IL, and picked up sixteen
students setting them down unharmed 150 yards away. Seven other tornadoes
claimed an additional 97 lives that day. (David Ludlum)
...1971...
High winds accompanied a low pressure system from the Rocky Mountains to
the Great Lakes. Winds gusted to 100 mph at Hastings NE, and reached 115
mph at Hays KS. High winds caused two million dollars damage in Kansas.
Fire burned 50,000 forest acres in eastern Oklahoma. (17th-19th) (The
Weather Channel)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky